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G220 SFG

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG220 SFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 10,334 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 10,094 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 10,084 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 10,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

alternator belt chafing on bottom hose

front bracket on radiator needs securing

nail in offside rear inner tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,066 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 9,060 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,608 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 6,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear inner arches corroded outside prescribed areas

offside front wing mirror slightly insecure

prop centre bearing worn

various chassis and suspension prescribed areas have been repaired and covered in underseal so made it hard to assess< however no deterioration found with finger and thumb pressure

Fail 4 May 2012 6,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear inner arches corroded outside prescribed areas

offside front wing mirror slightly insecure

prop centre bearing worn

various chassis and suspension prescribed areas have been repaired and covered in underseal so made it hard to assess< however no deterioration found with finger and thumb pressure

Pass 14 May 2011 3,921 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 2,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 99,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Apr 2008 97,148 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 93,536 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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G220 SFG is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G220 SFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G220 SFG registered?

G220 SFG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 1989.

Is G220 SFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G220 SFG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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